Report: Wyoming coal companies add 5 full-time jobs

CASPER, Wyo. - A state report has found that Wyoming coal companies added five full-time jobs last year following the two-year downturn where more than 900 workers lost their jobs.

The Casper Star-Tribune reports the jobs number reflects those employed directly by coal companies. The Wyoming State Mine Inspector's annual report shows that an additional 133 contract workers were called in for reclamation jobs or blasting work last year.

The report indicates that the industry is no longer losing jobs and production has improved.